Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Chicago State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25
Looking to win big? The Knights and Cougars face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Cougars are hosting the game at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL. Fairleigh Dickinson is favored by -1.5 in this Northeast conference contest against Chicago State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 143 points.
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +1.5
This game will be played at Jones Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Cougars.
- Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Knights Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Fairleigh Dickinson’s season struggles continued with a 71-60 loss to Central Connecticut State on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-13. Playing at home, the Knights were +7 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the O/U line of 139.5.
The Knights were down 37-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 34. The loss adds to a challenging season for Fairleigh Dickinson as they look to turn things around.
Fairleigh Dickinson struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, and they managed 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.
Ahmed Barba-Bey led the way with 25 points, hitting 7 of 12 threes at a 58.3% clip. Jayden Brown added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep, while Abdul Momoh contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s defense held strong, allowing just 71 points while limiting their opponent to 31% shooting from the field. They gave up 10 made threes on 32 attempts, a 31% clip.
Inside the arc, the Knights’ defense was effective, as they allowed just 10 two-point field goals on 31 attempts (32%). They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws (71%).
Can Chicago State Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games
Chicago State improved to 2-17 on the season with a 88-72 win over Le Moyne on Saturday. The Cougars were +3 underdogs but covered the spread with the win.
Chicago State led 46-39 at halftime and outscored Le Moyne 42-33 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 160 went over the O/U line of 140.5.
Chicago State put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 58.1% from the field and 55.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.8%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 14 of 26 attempts (53.8%).
Jalen Forrest led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 5 threes. AJ Dancler added 19 points and 5 assists, while Robby Carmody contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Dwayne Koroma grabbed 10 rebounds, and Noble Crawford and Zek Tekin each chipped in 12 points, with Tekin shooting 75% from the field.
Despite Chicago State’s defensive struggles, they allowed 72 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Cougars gave up 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Chicago State’s defense allowed 10 threes on 18 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 55%. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 53%.